モーテル
also: モテル
Meanings
1
Standard meaning: a roadside hotel with parking, as in English.
We stayed at a motel during the long drive.
2
drive-in love hotel
In Japanese usage, often refers to a love hotel with direct car access for privacy; compare ラブホテル.
See also: ラブホテル
That motel is for couples only, and you can enter the room directly from the car.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉のモーテルに泊まるto stay at a motel in a place
We stayed at a motel along the highway.
- モーテルを利用するto use a motel
We used a motel partway through our drive.